University of Maryland announces partnership with Jordan McNair Foundation “We will cement Jordan’s legacy and enhance a culture of player safety," university President Darryll Pines said. David Suggs January 27, 2021
Health center director says there’s no timeline on when UMD could get COVID-19 vaccines UMD has not received vaccines to distribute to the campus community, but some employees are now eligible. Eric Neugeboren January 25, 2021
UMD received nearly 200 reports of noncompliance with COVID-19 guidelines in the fall The total includes reports to the ethics, integrity and compliance reporting system and University Police. Madison Peek January 24, 2021
UMD to offer pass/fail grading on up to 7 credits in the spring The announcement comes after widespread backlash from students over the lack of an extended pass/fail grading system in the fall. Amanda Hernández January 22, 2021
Thomas V. Mike Miller Jr., longtime Maryland senate president, dies at 78 In June, UMD named its main administration after the state senate president emeritus. Eric Neugeboren January 15, 2021
UMD set to reach $3.5 million settlement with family of Jordan McNair The Board of Public Works will consider the requested settlement later this month. Angela Roberts January 15, 2021
UMD Office of Diversity and Inclusion names Van Bailey as next BISS director Bailey will begin as BISS director on Feb. 15. Madison Peek January 15, 2021
Biden’s emergency COVID-19 plan includes stimulus checks for adult dependents Adult dependents, which includes many college students, are eligible for $1,400 stimulus checks, per Biden's plan. Rina Torchinsky January 14, 2021
Sean Urbanski sentenced to life in prison in murder of 1st Lt. Richard Collins The former UMD student killed Collins in the early hours of May 20, 2017. Amanda Hernández January 14, 2021
UMD Provost Mary Ann Rankin resigns Geology professor emerita Dr. Ann G. Wylie will serve as interim provost. Christine Zhu January 11, 2021